Insuring the Future 2024 - Panel 1: The Critical Role of Community Resilience in Climate Adaptation

Description: Investing in community resilience is crucial for managing the insurance implications of climate change. It not only helps in reducing risks and stabilizing insurance markets but also ensures the safety and economic stability of communities. Ignoring these measures will lead to severe financial and social consequences, underscoring the importance of proactive resilience strategies.
Moderator:
• Commissioner Mark Fowler, Alabama Department of Insurance
Panelists:
• Fred Malik, Managing Director, FORTIFIED, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
• Leslie Chapman-Henderson, President & CEO, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)
• Brian E. Powell, Catastrophe Risk Resilience Specialist, Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR)
• Jerry Theodorou, Director, Finance, Insurance & Trade Program, R Street Institute